Dollis Hill Synagogue and Forecourt Railings
DOLLIS HILL SYNAGOGUE AND FORECOURT RAILINGS, PARKSIDE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1252679
- Date first listed:
- 09-Mar-1982
- List Entry Name:
- Dollis Hill Synagogue and Forecourt Railings
- Statutory Address:
- DOLLIS HILL SYNAGOGUE AND FORECOURT RAILINGS, PARKSIDE
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- Date:
- 2001-01-15
- Reference:
- IOE01/02272/17
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1252679
- Date first listed:
- 09-Mar-1982
- List Entry Name:
- Dollis Hill Synagogue and Forecourt Railings
- Statutory Address 1:
- DOLLIS HILL SYNAGOGUE AND FORECOURT RAILINGS, PARKSIDE
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- DOLLIS HILL SYNAGOGUE AND FORECOURT RAILINGS, PARKSIDE
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- County:
- Greater London Authority
- District:
- Brent (London Borough)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- TQ 22634 85909
Details
1. 5006 PARKSIDE Dollis Hill Synagogue and TQ 28 NW 2/8 forecourt railings
II
2. 1933. Owen Williams, Architect. Smooth concrete with parapet front. Minimal style with symbolic motifs. Two storeys, ten windows and central plaque on first floor. On ground floor three central entrances flanked by four windows each side. These have flat heads and semicircular cills; and the glazing bars form the pattern of the ritual 7-branched candlestick. This motif is repeated in the wrought iron forecourt railing and its double gate at each end. On North and South returns 3 tall shallow bay projections with narrow blank sections between, have shallow pointed parapets which accommodate half-hexagonal windows. Hexagonal windows just below these and also at ground level. Side sections and rear elevation is main front. Synagogue hall alongside 1937-38 much simpler. Interior shows roof vault of shallow canted sections reflecting exterior form. Good oak veneered galleries and furnishings. Plain and functional, but candlestick motif repeated in interior rails. Modern stainless steel rails and actual candlestick.
Listing NGR: TQ2263485909
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 198793
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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